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To follow up on my original post, I've given another listen and my impressions are essentially the same. Regarding imaging, as I said, #1 is close and so yes, huge piano. But I don't think #2 is all that much better; there is more ambient sound helped by the lower registers in the Chopin, but the piano is stll pretty big. My main preference for #1 is that it sounds more like a piano. On my speakers and my ears, something isn't right with #2. In my first post I said #1 was natural sounding. I should have said the timbre was natural sounding if not the overall recording. Someone also brought up the issue of the Debussy vs Chopin, and how _that_ might influence people's opinions. I prefer Chopin myself, even if I'm familiar with the Debussy.

Hello Mallette - Thanks for posting this - very interesting... here's what I heard on my system... #1 - Closer recording and natural sounding. #2 - Phasey. Maybe more distant than #1. Not bad at reduced volume. As far as the engineering goes, I'd say #1 is a far better recording than #2. Steve.

What if the recording (ie the source) is poorly done? Should your system stillmake it sound like music? And if it does, what will it do to a recording that was done right to begin with? Do you want your system to sound like "actual music", or have it sound like the recording? I don't think you can have it both ways. I'd love to respond, but since you addressed Mark will button it. I look forward to his reply. Dave Well, you have responded. So feel free... :-).

What if the recording (ie the source) is poorly done? Should your system stillmake it sound like music? And if it does, what will it do to a recording that was done right to begin with? Do you want your system to sound like "actual music", or have it sound like the recording? I don't think you can have it both ways.

Mike, One amp is a Bedini, the other a Boulder. Both have very high damping factors. Steve.

Hi All, I've got a question about power specifications for solid-state amps. Amp A doubles it's power output from 8 ohms to 4 ohms, let's say 75W to 150W. Amp B doesn't: 75W at 8 ohms, but only 125 at 4 ohms. Is it correct to say that the reason amp B can't double its power output when the impedance halves, is that it can't double its current output? Thanks, Steve.

You mean, like this one?

Off topic, sorry, but... AFTER BATHING AT BAXTER'S Wow. One of my faves in high school! Haven't listened to it in many many years (near 30?). But I still have it. Steve.

Thanks Allan - Don't know Edwards' music, but given the recommendation, I'll give it a try. Steve.

Thanks Allan.

Danny - thanks for the tip! Steve,

Hi All - I got my new Thorens TT running, which will replace my Garrard 301 while it gets a servicing (still haven't heard back from Loricraft in England, though). The TD-124 came with a nice 3012 arm, and I added a Denon 103. The plinth though is on the lightweight side and I'd like to eventually replace it with something more substantial. Does anyone on the forum know someone who builds nice plinths for the 124? Thanks, Steve.

I just rearranged the two counterweights on the 3012 in a "non-standard" arrangement that will let me balance the arm without the plate. I'm still interested in knowing the answer to my original question though....

Hi all. I'm getting ready to install a cartridge into an SME headshell and there's a (detachable) plate in the headshell against which the top surface of the cartridge will rest. That plate is ferrous, ie, the magnet in the cartridge attracts the plate. Will that affect the operation of the cartridge? I don't know whether the plate is an original part. If someone can verify that it is, then that would answer the question. I'd leave the plate off altogether, but it looks like I'll need it to be able to balance the arm. The counterweight on this arm is quite heavy and a Denon 103 isn't heavy enough without the plate. Thanks for any help. Steve.

Larry - Very sorry we won't get to meet next weekend. We'll do it another time! Best wishes for a solid recovery. Steve.